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Beam-column frame structures are inefficient in their material usage as material near the neutral axisÌý
are under-stressed. Form finding techniques can be used to find optimal forms for structures to carryÌý
loads predominantly as axial loads, thus improving their efficiency in carrying loads. Analysis of suchÌý
forms can be done using simple graphic static analysis and can be complemented with Finite ElementÌý
Models. Research conducted under this topic includes form finding and analysis of compression onlyÌý
forms.Ìý

PUBLICATIONS

• Nanayakkara, Isuru and Dias, Priyan (2018). Feedback on seismic resistance capacity to the form exploration of compression-only structures. In Proceedings of the IASS Symposium 2018: Creativity in Structural Design. Boston, 16-20 July.
• Nanayakkara, K. I. U (2019). Form finding of compressively self-supporting surfaces. MSc Thesis. ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ.

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